Stayed at my mom's overnight so I could take her in for a procedure in late morning today. I had set my alarm for 9:30, thinking we could sleep in, but I forgot to disable my daily 6:30 am alarm that starts the morning routine for waking (at home) everyone for school. So it woke me up, but not my kids. And my kids didn't wake up but I was awake. And when they did, one missed the bus and the other refused to take her to school. I know this because the one missing the bus called me in hysterics and crying, and the other got on the phone, at my request, demanding apologies because her sister is rude. Meanwhile my husband is apparently there, and the kids blamed him for not waking them up. When I texted him that "whatever help anyone wants to provide would be appreciated," he says "I guess by anyone you mean me. Thanks."
So, I woke up to another day where what happens in the universe is somehow anchored to my alarm, and where I am, and what I do. I can't count on my family to take up slack, anticipate moves that will encourage working together, especially if I need them to. Especially if I need them to. I have failed to empart empathy. They will have to figure it out on their own
At least I thought to take this photo when the sun rose in my room this morning, casting a shadow on the wall. I wanted to share it with my mom when she woke. We are empathic twins in this way.
First of all beautiful capture, I really love it! Sorry to hear your morning was stressful, I chuckled because that was my house a couple of years ago. Let me add that now my kids are a few years on from yours I finally realize that all those times I thought they failed me they really got it . Don't be to hard on yourself, hate to say it is all part of the learning process! keep calm Daryl, easier said than done I know!
August 26th, 2017
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